Ruins speak of history and stand as a monument to what has happened in the past. Nobody lives there anymore but people come to visit and find out what happened there as it plays a part and makes Britain what it is today.
We too, have ruins in our lives. Things that are in our past are there for a reason. We don't live there anymore but they contributed to making us who we are today. It is important to remember though that there are things in our past that unless they are dealt with, we will carry in to our future and they will continue to affect the way we live. I have just finished reading a book called The Shack and it said something I thought sums up what I'm trying to say:
We too, have ruins in our lives. Things that are in our past are there for a reason. We don't live there anymore but they contributed to making us who we are today. It is important to remember though that there are things in our past that unless they are dealt with, we will carry in to our future and they will continue to affect the way we live. I have just finished reading a book called The Shack and it said something I thought sums up what I'm trying to say:
Much can be remembered and learned by looking back, but only for a visit, not an
extended stay.
We need to be careful that we are not living life looking in the rear view mirror as unless we are looking through the windscreen, we are on a collision course. I recently heard it said that you will head towards whatever you fix your eyes on. So, rather than focussing on our problems or issues or our past,
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
Good post Rebecca..always good to be reminded not to stay too long in the past.!!
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